Wednesday, October 28, 2026
MCHHS Resident Care Center committed to person-directed care through PEAK program
BELOIT – At Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems (MCHHS), providing exceptional care goes beyond meeting medical needs. It means creating a place where residents feel valued, respected and truly …
MCRMF to be Bomgaars Ladies Night out donation recipient
SIOUX CITY, IOWA — Bomgaars is once again bringing its annual Ladies Night event to the community, combining an evening of fall shopping, festive fun and giving back to local organizations. …
Dorothy Wilson selected for the 2026 Kansas 4-H Salute to Excellence Award- “Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer”
Dorothy Wilson has been selected to receive the 2026 Kansas 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to 4-H and more than seven decades …
Commissioners discuss several agenda issues and more
The Mitchell County Commissioners met on Oct. 19, 2026 with all three commissioners and the county clerk present.  – The Consent Agenda of the Commission Meeting Agenda, Oct. 12, 2026 …
MCRMF to be Bomgaars Ladies Night out donation recipient
SIOUX CITY, IOWA — Bomgaars is once again bringing its annual Ladies Night event to the community, combining an evening of fall shopping, festive fun and giving back to local organizations. …
Crack repairs underway on K-14 in Mitchell, Jewell counties
MITCHELL/JEWELL COUNTIES – The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun crack repairs on about 40 miles of K-14 in Mitchell and Jewell counties. Construction will occur from the …
Sports
Blujays Boys

St. John’s boys and girls are State bound

St. John’s runner, Jeremiah Roderick, gives it his all to sprint past the Quinter runner who hasn’t lost a race all season, for the Sub-State Championship title.
TRIBUNE – The St. John’s Blujays Cross Country teams competed at the Tribune 1A Sub-State cross country meet on Saturday, October 24.  Formerly known as Regionals, this is the first year for …
Lady Jays

St. John’s/Tipton fall to Thunder Ridge

KENSINGTON – The St. John’s/Tipton football team lost to Thunder Ridge on Oct. 23, 2026 in Kensington. The Blujays will now make a long haul to Sharon Springs on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 with …
Lady Jays named Regional volleyball champions
BELOIT – St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays were named the 2026 Regional volleyball champions on Oct. 20, 2026. They won over Lakeside and in the Rock Hills game both teams battled for the win with …
St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays celebrate their 2026 Sub-State Championship wins on Oct. 24, 2026 in Beloit.
Lady Jays win Sub-State volleyball Championship
BELOIT– The St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays won their host Sub-State Championship on Oct. 24, 2026. They are now 30-7 overall on the season, 15-1 District, and are State Bound on Oct. 30, in Salina. …
Beloit ladies celebrate their 2026 Sub-State Championship win on Oct. 24, 2026 in Beloit.
BHS ladies earn Sub-State volleyball Championship
BELOIT – The Beloit Lady Trojans won the Sub-state volleyball Championship that was hosted on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 in Beloit. They are now 39-3 on the season and are state bound on Friday, Oct. …
Beloit ladies at 37-3 win 2026 Regional Championship
BELOIT – The Beloit Ladies earned the 2026 Regional Championship title as host to the event on October. 19, 2026 facing Nickerson, Colby, and Beloit. They are now 37-3 going into the Substate …
Junior, Paxton Fouts #6, gains several yards for the Beloit Trojans before being dragged down by the Norton Bluejay defense.
Beloit Trojans defeat Norton Blue Jays, win district
The Beloit Trojans defeated the Norton Blue Jays, 40-22, Oct. 23, 2026, to win their district and earn the #2 seed in the West in the upcoming playoffs.  With the win, Beloit improved to …
Obituaries
Mayme “Glenice” Emmot, 84, formerly Beloit
August 26, 1942 – October 17, 2026 Mayme “Glenice” Emmot, 84, formerly Beloit, passed away on Oct. 17, 2026. She is survived by John, her husband of 55 years, Robert, her son and his …
Darrel Conn
Darrel Conn, 83, Beloit
BELOIT – Darrel K. Conn passed away peacefully at Nicol Home on October 23, 2026. Born on November 2, 1942, in Beloit, Kansas, Darrel was a beloved son of Keith and Vesta Conn. His life reflected …
Clayton Kadel
Clayton Kadel, 55, Beloit
BELOIT – Clayton Thomas Kadel, 55, passed away on October 21, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and memories that will forever hold a special place in their hearts. Born on …
Regina Wallace
Regina “Gina” Marie Wallace (Kresin)
CONCORDIA – Regina “Gina” Marie Wallace (Kresin), 64, of Concordia, Kansas, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on May 2, 1962, in Beloit, Kansas, to Lila …
Craig Emmot, 67, Beloit
BELOIT – A Celebration of Life for Craig Emmot, age 67 of Beloit, will be at 1 PM, Saturday,   October 24 at the VFW Hall in Beloit. The family would like to encourage everyone to wear your …
Letters | Opinion | Columns | Community News

Grain Belt Express EIS; Docket No. DOE-HQ-2023-0020

Andrew Bailey, Missouri Attorney General to: Dear Secretary Wright: I am writing in strong opposition to a proposal by the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) for a …

The Midwest-Plains NIETC violates the Federal Power Act

Dear Editor, Midwest-Plains was one of 10 energy transmission corridors (also referred to as NIETCs) designated by the Department of Energy on May 8, 2024. Subsequently, the Farm Bureaus of Kansas, …

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

BY CASSIE THIESSEN, HORTICULTURE AGENT Post Rock Extension District The Holiday Season is not complete without a Christmas tree. Nothing beats the look, feel, and smell of bringing a real Christmas …

Post Rock Extension Answers

Post Rock Extension Answers

BY BLAIRE TODD, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AGENT K-State Research and Extension-Post Rock District The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and …

Time to Round Up Your Gardening Tools

With the cooler temperatures and longer nights, our gardens have come to an end. That means it is time to round up our gardening tools and tuck them safely away for next year. It is important to take …

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, On May 8. 2024, the Department of Energy announced a list of ten potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, or NIETCs. These corridors were designated by the DOE to …

Asherville Achievers donate to MC Food Pantry

The Asherville Achievers monthly meeting was held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit at 6:30 p.m. President Daylynn Krone called the meeting to order, and 30 members …

Community Donations

Central Valley Ag, Farmway Credit Union and Rolling Hills Electric Coop held a food drive during the Coopertunity free appreciation meal event held on Oct. 2, 2026 at Rolling Hills Electric. Shown …

LMC Class 26 visits Ringneck Ranch

TIPTON – Leadership Mitchell County (LMX) hosted their two-day orientation session at Ringneck Ranch in Tipton on Sept. 16 and 17.   This session focused on personal development, community …

MC Food Pantry in desperate need of food items

BELOIT – The Mitchell County Food Pantry is asking community members to help restock their shelves! At this time, they are extremely low on food. As of last week, they only had enough on the …
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